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“There was no censorship of the press: in general, the War Measures Act could have been made even more radical.”

Quote by Robert Bourassa

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Robert Bourassa

Robert Bourassa was a prominent Canadian politician, born on July 14, 1933, and passed away on October 2, 1996. He served as the Premier of Quebec and had a significant impact on the province's political landscape. more

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